My name is Michael I am single male 57 Yrs. young. I was born on
a farm in calif. My family was one of the founding Citris growers in
So. Cal. but they and that industry are all gone.
I have had a varied career from 21 Yrs in Law Enforcement to 15 Yrs in
retail management. I've been a truck driver , lumberjack and equipment
operator. I have four grown children and 8 grand children.
I have it in my mind and heart to get back into agriculture. but in an
unconventional way.
During the course of my time as an over the road trucker I had a
lot of time for thought, prayer and introspection. It may sound goofy,
but the lord placed in my Mind and Heart. What I call the Mathew 25: 35
project("When I was hungry you Fed Me....") The basic idea is to have
a small farm, say 100 Acres or less (probably a lot less). To produce
enough to feed me and mine, pay operating expenses. the remainder to
be distributed through Christian based agencies to feed the poor.
Right now I just have the Idea and a inner drive to see it
through. Don't know if or how it will work. All I know is that no
matter how many times I have discarded this idea as "Goofy or Crazy"
it still keeps coming back to me. If anyone has any suggestions of
how to proceed all suggestions are welcome. Anything from site
procurment to funding etc. I have been praying about this for
sometime and when I happened on this site it struck a cord. Any and
all help or suggestions welcomed. thanks